The Kukkiwon (President, OH Hyundeuk) has established Global Youth Taekwondo Leaders (referred to as ‘GYTL’ hereinafter) to cultivate talented people with the right values ​​through the practice of sharing and service.

The establishing ceremony of GYTL and the opening ceremony of the Global Taekwondo Youth &Teenager Camp held at the Kukkiwon stadium on January 5 (Fri), 2 pm. The number of 300 attendants including OH Hyundeuk, presidentof the Kukkiwon, Kukkiwon directors &staffs, staffs of the GYTL, members of GYTL and parents.

The GYTL consisted of 233 people including one head, one secretary general, five general managers, 20 branch managers and 206 members. The unit consisted of male and female Poom holders who are from 4th grade of elementary school to 2nd grade of middle school through recruiting on website(http: //gytl.kukkiwon.or.kr).

The GYTL founded by the Kukkiown based on the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will have a plan to assist young people grow into talented people with the right mind and strong body as Taekwondo people and support the continuous exchange of Taekwondo dream trees that have taught Taekwondo since childhood.

In addition, Taekwondo will make a positive image that Taekwondo contributes to world peace and human prosperity through the various activities of the GYTL, while the members of the GYTL will form the right values ​​and contribute to the growth of their society and nations as well as their family.

The opening ceremony was followed by the announcement of the founding of the secretary general of Kukkiwon, OH Dae-young, the presentation of the purpose of the establishment, the screening of public relations films, the address of opening ceremony, the congratulatory address, the representative's oath, GYTL flag’s delivery, appointment and congratulatory performance.

Kukkiwon President OH, Hyundeuk, the first leader of GYTL, said, "I think that it is our responsibility to nurture the talents that will enable us to practice sharing and service through the formation of the right values ​​of youth." I will try to make the members grow up into a desirable society member with the pride that they represent Taekwondo. "

Lee Kyu-hyung, former president of the Kukkiwon and a senior member of the Kukkiwon, said, "I hope that Taekwondo youth will realize the true meaning of sharing and serving with the GYTL activity and grow into a desirable society member demanded by the times."

Next, Jang Woo-bin (Seoul Geumok Elementary School, 6th grade, 3rd Poom Belt Certificate) and Song Ha-na (1 grade of Okjeong Middle School, 3rd Poom Belt Certificate) took the oath of Representative GYTL, and Lee Kyuihyung, a senior member of the Kukkiwon delivered the flag of GYTL to OH Hyundeuk, president of the Kukkiwon.

After the delivery of the GYTL’s flag, President OH awarded the director general and the branch managers, and asked for active activities.

The performance of the Kukkiwon Taekwondo demonstration team was performed with the meaning of celebrating the opening of the GYTL and the camp.

The GYTL will participate in Global Taekwondo Youth &Teenager Camp held at Muju Taekwondowon Hall for two nights and three days starting from the opening ceremony at Kukkiwon to 7th (Sun).

The camp will focus on strengthening the unity of the members as well as recognizing to the members of the purpose of the establishment the GYTL with a variety of programs such as Taekwondowon tour, Taekwondo personality, leadership education, community recreation.

Meanwhile, the Kukkiwon plans to expand the range of activities of the GYTL in order to grow the service groups to participate in Taekwondo youths of five continents.